Know your habits!

The ‘habit’ of plants refers to the way they grow.

How big they will end up, whether they grow up, down or out - in other words the shape and form they naturally have.

In the world of basket plants there are lots of variations to trip you up if you are not careful.

Not all Petunias have a trailing habit: many are mound-forming, so always check labels or ask staff before you buy. Names such as Surfinia, Cascadia and Tumbelina can give you a clue!

The same applies to other commonly used plants: Fuchsias, Begonias, Lobelias and Pelargoniums (Geraniums), although with the latter you can spot the trailing types by their waxy leaves.